Thought Leadership Marketing Specialist II-B2B Retail

*This position is Hybrid and will report into one of the office locations listed. Atlanta, GA is preferred.
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Thought Leadership Marketing Specialist II – B2B Retail

is responsible for the creation, coordination, publishing, and distribution of B2B content across Cox Automotive's retail software business. This role sits at the intersection of editorial craft and content operations — writing and editing content across multiple formats while also managing the systems, calendars, and workflows that keep a high-volume content program running smoothly.
Specialist II supports the Senior Manager, Thought Leadership Marketing in executing the editorial strategy, and plays a hands‑on role in both producing content and ensuring it reaches the right audiences through the right channels. This includes managing content calendars, coordinating publishing across digital platforms, supporting Seismic content organization, and tracking content performance. AI fluency is a baseline expectation — this role is expected to actively use AI tools to accelerate drafting, editing, research, and content operations tasks.
What You’ll Do

Write, edit, and proofread B2B content across a range of formats including blog posts, social media content, email copy, executive summaries, event materials, and supporting assets for white papers and guides
Manage and maintain the editorial content calendar, coordinating deadlines, reviews, and publishing schedules across stakeholders
Publish and distribute content across digital channels including the company website/blog, LinkedIn, email, and internal platforms — ensuring accuracy, brand consistency, and proper formatting
Support the organization, tagging, and maintenance of content within Seismic and other sales enablement or content management platforms, ensuring assets are current, findable, and correctly categorized
Coordinate content review and approval workflows with internal stakeholders including Product Marketing, Communications, and Legal as needed
Track and report on content performance metrics — including page views, engagement, email open rates, and content usage in Seismic — and surface insights to the Sr. Manager
Support event content needs including pre‑event social content, on‑site materials coordination, and post‑event recap content
Conduct research to support thought leadership content development — including industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights
Actively use AI tools to accelerate drafting, editing, content repurposing, and research tasks — helping the team scale content production efficiently
Assist with the management of freelance contributor submissions — coordinating edits, formatting, and publishing logistics
Maintain content libraries, asset folders, and editorial archives to ensure the team’s content is organized and accessible
What’s in It for You?

Here’s a sneak peek at the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:
A competitive salary and top‑notch bonus/incentive plans.
Exceptional work‑life balance, flexible time‑off policies and accommodating work schedules.
Comprehensive healthcare, with multiple options for individuals and families.
Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
Extra perks like pet insurance, employee discounts and much more.
Who You Are

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 2 years of experience in content marketing, copywriting, editorial coordination, or related marketing role. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 6 years’ experience in a related field.
Strong writing and editing skills across multiple content formats — ability to write clearly and engagingly for B2B audiences
Experience managing content calendars and publishing workflows, with strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple deadlines simultaneously
Familiarity with content management systems, social publishing tools, and sales enablement platforms (Seismic or similar preferred)
Active user of AI writing and productivity tools — including generative AI for drafting, editing, and content repurposing
Strong organizational and project coordination skills — ability to manage multiple content workstreams without dropping details
Collaborative team player with strong communication skills; comfortable working across marketing, communications, and product stakeholders
Automotive industry knowledge not required; curiosity and ability to develop subject matter familiarity quickly is valued
Travel:

Up to 10%
Preferred:

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field.
Experience with content performance reporting and basic analytics preferred.
Join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today!

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